Author: Mujeedat
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has praised Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, citing President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Customs chief as proof of the confidence placed in his leadership. The monarch described Adeniyi’s leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service and his impact on community development as a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community. Oba Ogunwusi spoke on Thursday, 28 May 2026, at the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by the Comptroller-General at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State. The event drew traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Customs officers,…
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned new compressed natural gas infrastructure designed to speed up Nigeria’s shift toward cleaner and more affordable energy for transportation. The commissioning exercise in Abuja on Friday unveiled the Rolling Energy High-Capacity Daughter Booster Station in Jahi, together with similar facilities delivered by Ibile Oil and Gas and Portland Energy in Lagos, and Femadec in Owerri. These projects are part of a wider national push to expand gas use and help the Federal Government meet its goal of powering about one million vehicles with alternative fuel. So far, only around 100,000 vehicles in…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has saluted Lagos residents for their support and encouragement over the past seven years of his administration. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the achievements recorded by the government as a journey of shared sacrifice, resilience, and collective progress. Seven years ago, we began this journey with a clear vision to build a Greater Lagos that works for all. Today, I salute every Lagosian for the trust, patience, and partnership you have shown. Your support has been the bedrock…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has renewed its pledge to continuously strengthen its Deposit Insurance Funds as part of its effort to promote stability and resilience in the nation’s financial system. NDIC Managing Director/CEO Thompson Oludare Sunday made the note during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, in Abuja. Sunday explained that building robust Deposit Insurance Funds is critical to enhancing the Corporation’s ability to respond effectively to potential systemic crises in the banking sector without depending on government intervention. He acknowledged that financial crises may be unavoidable,…
The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has congratulated Chief Kome Okpobor on receiving a one-year extension as Executive Director of Finance and Administration at DESOPADEC. In a goodwill message, Ogorugba called the extension a blessing for Isoko Nation and Delta State, saying it would allow more meaningful projects to be delivered across the state. He praised Okpobor for his visionary leadership, results-driven programmes, and political astuteness, which have significantly advanced the Renewed Hope for MORE Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in his capacity as…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a strategic partner in promoting stakeholder awareness, public trust, and national development. The call for a deeper partnership was the focus of a media parley held on Monday, 25 May 2026, at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, Kano. The event, organised by the National Public Relations Unit and themed “Building Synergy Between the Media and Customs for Enhanced Stakeholders’ Awareness and National Development,” brought together senior Customs officers, journalists, and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)…
The President‑General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has joined Muslims in Nigeria and across the world in celebrating this year’s Sallah festival in honour of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him). The seasoned maritime expert praised Muslim faithful in the country for their resilience, tolerance, and love for one another despite the wave of insecurity, violent crimes, and hardship engulfing the northern region and other parts of Nigeria. The Ijaw‑born labour activist noted that, against all odds, Muslims remain convinced that nothing is impossible before Allah, the Merciful, whose benevolence humanity has…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated with children across Delta State on this year’s Children’s Day, calling on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the protection, proper guidance and education of every child in the state. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor joined children in commemorating the annual event dedicated to celebrating the importance and welfare of children in society. Oborevwori stressed that children are the future of society and must be provided with an enabling environment to grow, learn and realise their full potential. He urged parents…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has greeted Muslims in Delta State and across Nigeria on Eid al‑Adha (Eid‑el‑Kabir), urging them to offer special prayers for peace, unity, and the progress of the nation. In a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor encouraged Muslim faithful to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and selflessness that the festival represents. Oborevwori called on Muslims to strengthen the practice of almsgiving, especially toward the poor, the needy, and other vulnerable groups, describing charity as a core principle of Islam. He urged all Nigerians to devote…
The Ethiopian government says it is positioning itself to become a regional fertiliser exporter following a landmark agreement with the Dangote Group to build a massive urea fertiliser plant in Gode, Somali region. The project, estimated at 2.5 billion dollars, is expected to produce up to 3 million metric tonnes of urea annually, making Ethiopia one of the largest urea producers on the continent and a key supplier for neighbouring markets. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described food security as a strategic priority, saying the partnership with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote reflects a shared vision to boost agricultural productivity and…